Common cases when SDMA is essential

When SDMA is increased and other results are normal

Bess showed some moderate periodontal disease, and other examination parameters were within normal limits. Learn why it's important to pay attention when SDMA is increased and other factors look normal. Read the case study.

When diagnosing hyperthyroid patients

SDMA helped detect CKD in Zeke, a hyperthyroid cat.

SDMA diagnoses CKD more in hyperthyroid cats than creatinine and BUN alone because SDMA is not impacted by changes in muscle mass.4,5Read the case study or learn more about hyperthyroid cats and the IDEXX SDMA Test.

When assessing kidney function in puppies and kittens

In puppies, the IDEXX SDMA Test reference interval has been determined to be slightly higher (0–16 μg/dL) than the adult reference interval (0–14 μg/dL). A pediatric reference interval study confirmed that the adult cat reference interval of 0–14 µg/dL is appropriate for use in kittens.

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